Legacy

These two fast lenses were initially designed back in the mid-to-late 1980s. The Sony 35mm F/1.4 G was updated in 2006, and costs about $1370 new. The Minolta AF 35mm F/2 I’m using here came out in the late 1980s, and typically runs around $600-700 used.
To sum up the differences…

Here’s a little color tour of a couple of my favorite hiking areas located in the Catalina mountains, just north of Tucson, AZ. I used the new Sony A900 and the Konica minolta 17-35mm F/2.8-4 lens, since Sony has yet to come out with a super wide angle zoom lens of their own, (as of 10/08). I’ve added some text…

Below is a running review of the new Sony NEX 3-5 cameras. I’m not going to bore you with a normal review, (which is similar to writing an owner’s manual), and would rather pontificate on the actual image quality, handling, performance and value. Below the photo is a general thoughts section which I’ll be updating …

Here’s a brief look at the Sony NEX 16mm F/2.8 lens. Scroll down for the main review.LensSony NEX E-mount 16mm F/2.8 SEL16F28
Box contents
Front and rear caps and a user’s manual.
Cost
$250, or an extra $100 with camera as a kit.
Build quality
Very good, but super light-weight.
Additional information
Introduced in 2010. Has a focus…

Here’s a brief look at the Sony NEX 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 zoom lens. Scroll down for the main review.LensSony NEX E-mount 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 SEL1855
Box contents
Hood, front and rear caps and a user’s manual.
Cost$300, or an extra $100 with camera as a kit.
Build quality
Very good.
Additional information
Introduced in 2010. Has built-in optical…

Go here for an up-to-date list of all lenses that will fit this mount. The chart below does not have the newest lenses listed, and I don’t plan on updating it as the list of native ‘E’ mount system lenses is becoming quite large and a bit overwhelming to display this way. This chart is from the old site, and…